KR100740819B1 - Game machine, game system, and card thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a card bunch reading apparatus, a card, a card case, a card manufacturing method, a game apparatus using the same, and a computer readable recording medium having recorded thereon a game program. Image pickup means for imaging the side edges of the stacked card bundles and code recognition means for recognizing the read codes for each card from the image obtained by the image pickup means, the card bundle can be read in order to prevent damage to the card. There is no fear of contamination and the reading time is shortened.

Reading code, computer, card, imaging means, code recognition means, data bits, reading code, game program, visible light, infrared light, ultraviolet light

Description

GAME MACHINE, GAME SYSTEM, AND CARD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a card bundle reading device, a card, a card case, a card manufacturing method, a game device using the same, and a computer readable recording medium having recorded thereon a game program. A device, a card, a card case, a card manufacturing method, a game device using the same, and a computer readable recording medium having recorded thereon a game program.

For example, in an organic facility such as a game room, for example, a card game apparatus is provided in which card games such as poker, blackjack, and card shops are played.

In this type of card game device, for example, a plurality of cards can be displayed on the CRT display to replace the displayed cards according to the player's operation, or the cards can be flipped over and the pattern of the cards can be displayed to show the game. It is supposed to be.

However, in the conventional card game apparatus as described above, since the pattern of the card is displayed on the CRT display, the sense of presence decreases compared to playing the card game by actually distributing the card, and the tension when the card is reversed or the satisfaction when the game is won Not enough

In addition, in the conventional card game apparatus, since the pattern of the card can be freely changed by computer control, the pattern of the card displayed on the CRT display can be easily changed by the computer from the player's point of view. Lacks this.

To solve this problem, one can think of playing a card game with a computer using a real card so that the player can touch the card. In this case, it is necessary to input the card to be used in the reading computer.

In a conventional card, when reading a bundle of cards in which a plurality of cards are stacked, a step of removing the cards one by one from the card bundle and conveying them to the reading unit, a reading process of each sheet at the reading unit, and stacking the read cards The process of accumulating and accumulating is necessary, and since the conveyance system of a card is required, the whole reading mechanism becomes large, and damage or contamination of a card by conveyance arise. In addition, there is a problem that the reading time becomes long.

The present invention provides a card bundle reading device which can be read in a state of a card bundle and does not cause damage or contamination of the card, and has a short reading time, a card therefor, and a card case for storing the card. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method of manufacturing a card, a method of manufacturing the card, a game device using the card, and a computer readable recording medium on which a game program using the card is recorded.

In order to achieve this object, the present invention provides an image capturing means for imaging the side edge portion of a card bundle in which a plurality of cards provided with a card-specific reading code are stacked on a side edge portion, and an image obtained by the image capturing means. And code recognizing means for recognizing a read code for each card.

According to such a card bunch reading apparatus, a card specifying read code is provided at the side edge of the card bunch, and the read code for each card is recognized from the image picked up, so that the card bunch can be read in the state of the card bunch, and the card is damaged. There is no fear of contamination, and the reading time is shortened.

In order to achieve the other object, the present invention is a card read by a card bunch reading apparatus, wherein the read code is recorded with a colorless fluorescent material under visible light.

As described above, since the read code is colorless under visible light, it is difficult to distinguish the read code, thereby preventing forgery of the read code.

In order to achieve another object, the present invention has a card case for storing a card bundle, wherein the groove portion is provided so that the read code portion of the stored card bundle does not come into contact with each other.

In this way, since the read code portion does not contact the case by the groove portion, damage or contamination of the read code portion can be prevented.

In order to achieve the other object, the present invention provides a card manufacturing method, which prints the read code near the side edge of the card surface,

The side edge portion is cut along a straight line passing through the print portion of the read code.

In this way, the read code is provided on the side edge of the card by printing the read code on the surface of the card and cutting the side edge portion along a straight line passing through the print portion of the read code.

In order to achieve other objects, the present invention provides a game device connected to a card bunch reading apparatus, wherein the game is given a character or function corresponding to the reading code of each card read by the card bunch reading apparatus.

In this way, by giving the game a character or function corresponding to the read code of the card, it is possible to give the game a variety.

In order to achieve other objects, the present invention provides a computer with advertisement presence information determining means for determining advertisement presence information installed in a reading code of a card read by a card bunch reading apparatus, and that the advertisement presence information is an advertisement. When instructed, a game program for functioning as advertisement display means for displaying an advertisement on the game screen is recorded.

In this way, when the advertisement status information installed in the card read code is determined and an advertisement status information is indicated as an advertisement, an advertisement is displayed on the game screen, thereby increasing the premiumness of the card containing the advertisement and simultaneously playing the game. New propagation effect can be added by.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by reading the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a card bundle that is read by the card bundle reading apparatus of the present invention.

2 is a diagram showing the format of the first embodiment of the read code 20. As shown in FIG.

Fig. 3A is a view for explaining the mounting of the card bundle to the card bundle reading apparatus of the present invention.

Fig. 3B is a view for explaining the mounting of the card bundle to the card bundle reading apparatus of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a sectional configuration diagram of the first embodiment of the card bunch reading apparatus of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart of one embodiment of the recognition process executed by the image recognition device 40. As shown in FIG.

6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the card bundle that is read by the card bundle reading apparatus of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a diagram for explaining a first embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a cross sectional view of the second embodiment of the card bunch reading apparatus of the present invention.

Fig. 9 is a sectional configuration diagram of the third embodiment of the card bunch reading apparatus of the present invention.

Fig. 10 is a plan view of the card 12 of the present invention.

11 is a front sectional view and a right side view of the first embodiment of the card holding mechanism.

Fig. 12 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the card bunch reading apparatus of the present invention.

Fig. 13A is a front sectional view of a second embodiment of the card holding mechanism applied to the card bunch reading apparatus of the present invention.

Fig. 13B is a left side view of the second embodiment of the card holding mechanism applied to the card bunch reading apparatus of the present invention.

Fig. 13C is a plan view of a second embodiment of the card holding mechanism applied to the card bunch reading apparatus of the present invention.

Fig. 14A is a front sectional view of the first embodiment of the card case for storing the card of the present invention.

Fig. 14B is a left side cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the card case which holds the card of the present invention.

Fig. 15 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a card case for storing a card of the present invention.

Fig. 16A is a front sectional view of a third embodiment of a card case for storing a card of the present invention.

Fig. 16B is a front sectional view of the case body portion 110 of the third embodiment of the card case for storing the card of the present invention.

Fig. 16C is a plan view of the case body portion 110 of the third embodiment of the card case for storing the card of the present invention.

Fig. 17A is a plan view for explaining a second embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

Fig. 17B is a cross sectional view for explaining a second embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

Fig. 17C is an enlarged cross-sectional view for explaining the second embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

Fig. 18A is a plan view before printing for explaining a third embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

Fig. 18B is a plan view after printing for explaining the third embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

Fig. 18C is a side view after printing for explaining the third embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

Fig. 19A is a side view for explaining the fourth embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

Fig. 19B is a side sectional view for explaining a fourth embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

20 is a system configuration diagram of a modification of the fourth embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

Fig. 21 is a diagram for explaining a fourth embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

Fig. 22 is a perspective view and a side view for explaining a sixth embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

Fig. 23 is a perspective view for explaining a modification of the sixth embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

Fig. 24 is a flowchart of one embodiment of the recognition process executed by the card bunch reading apparatus when reading the read code 20 printed with the photoluminescent ink.

25 is a block diagram of one embodiment of a network system employing a card bunch reading apparatus.

26 is a diagram for explaining the pitch of the read code 20. FIG.

FIG. 27A is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the reading of the read code 20 of the card 12 and the monitor display.

FIG. 27B is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the reading of the read code 20 of the card 12 and the monitor display.

FIG. 27C is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the reading of the read code 20 of the card 12 and the monitor display.

FIG. 27D is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the reading of the read code 20 of the card 12 and the monitor display.

FIG. 28A is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the reading of the read code 20 of the card 12 and the monitor display.

FIG. 28B is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the reading of the read code 20 of the card 12 and the monitor display.

FIG. 28C is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the reading of the read code 20 of the card 12 and the monitor display.

FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the reading of the read code 20 of the card 12 and the monitor display.

30 is a flowchart of the advertisement display processing executed by the CPU 171 of the game device 170.

Fig. 31 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a game device provided with a recordable recordable medium 200. [0036] Figs.

32 is a perspective view for explaining a seventh embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

Fig. 33A is a plan view of a fourth embodiment of a card case used for printing by a roller.

Fig. 33B is a plan sectional view of the fourth embodiment of the card case used when printing by rollers.

Fig. 33C is a side view of the fourth embodiment of the card case used for printing by rollers.

Fig. 34 is a perspective view for explaining a seventh embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

35 is a plan view for explaining the operation of the rotating stage 236.

36 is a perspective view for explaining a modification of the seventh embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

Fig. 37 is a sectional configuration diagram of the fourth embodiment of the card bunch reading apparatus of the present invention.

38 is a flowchart of the first embodiment of the read processing executed by the image recognition device 256. FIG.

39 is a flowchart of a second embodiment of a read process executed by the image recognition device 256. FIG.

40 is the format of the second embodiment of the read code 20. FIG.

41 is a diagram showing an example of a pattern of the read code 20, the absolute value of its luminance value and derivative value.

Fig. 42 is a flowchart of one embodiment of the read code recognition process of the card bundle.

Fig. 43 is a diagram showing an example of three dots selected by the noise cut filter process.

Fig. 44 is a diagram showing an example of three dots updated by the noise cut filter process.

45 is a diagram for explaining spherical correction filter processing.

46 is a diagram for explaining spherical correction filter processing.

47 is a diagram for explaining spherical correction filter processing.

48 is a diagram for explaining inclination correction filter processing.

Fig. 49 is a view for explaining the slope correction filter process.

50 is a flowchart of the slope correction filter process.

Fig. 51 is a flowchart of the card compartment processing.

52 is a flowchart of card block processing.

Fig. 53 is a diagram for explaining card compartment processing.                 

54 is a flowchart of x coordinate calculation processing.

55 is a diagram for explaining an x coordinate calculation process.

56 is a diagram for explaining the bit determination processing.

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of a card bundle that is read by the card bundle reading apparatus of the present invention. On the side edge portions 13 and 14 of the short side of each card 12 forming the card bundle 10, a card-specific reading code 20 is recorded and provided by printing or the like. Instead of the short side of the card 12, the read code 20 may be provided on the long side side edge.

2 (A) and (B) show the format of the first embodiment of the read code 20. As shown in FIG. The read code 20 consists of guide bits G1 to G6 indicated by hatching, data bits D1 to D10 adjacent to the guide bits, and a parity bit P1 between the guide bits G3 and G4. The distance from each end of the short side of the card 12 to the position in which the guide bits G1 to G6 are provided is fixed. Each data bit D1 to D10 has a value of 1 for the portion where ink is printed, and a value of 0 for the portion where the ink is not printed.

The values of the data bits D1 to D10 of the read code 20 of each card 12 correspond to the pattern of the surface of each card 12, such as "Spade A" and "Heart 1", for example. In the card bundle 10, there may be a plurality of cards having the same value of the data bits D1 to D10 of the read code.

Therefore, in FIG. 2A, the data bits D1 to D10 all represent the value 0, and in FIG. 2B, the data bits D2, D4, D5, and D8 have the value 1, and the data bits D1, D3, D6, D7, D9, and D10) represent the value 0. The ink for printing the guide bit and the data bit or parity bit of value 1 uses a fluorescent material that emits light with a wavelength longer than blue when irradiated with ultraviolet light, and is almost colorless under visible light. Therefore, at the time of reading, the brightness of the reading code 20 can be increased to make reading easier. At the same time, it is difficult for the player to distinguish the read codes 20, and it is difficult to grasp how to recognize the cards, so that the forgery of the read codes 20 can be prevented. Further, since the read code includes guide bits, the read code can be positioned for each card.

The card bundle 10 in which a plurality of cards are stacked is inserted into the insertion hole 32 of the card bundle reading device 30 shown in Fig. 3A, and at least both sides 10A and 10B of the card bundle 10 in the width direction. ) Is regulated and aligned in the insertion hole 32, and is mounted as shown in Fig. 3B, so that the card bundle 10 is not disturbed in this state, and the read code 20 of each card 12 is read. do.

Fig. 4 shows a cross-sectional configuration diagram of the first embodiment of the card bunch reading apparatus of the present invention. In the figure, the card bundle 10 is inserted into and inserted into the insertion port 32 of the card bunch reading apparatus 30. An ultraviolet light lamp 36 is provided in the casing body 34 of the card bunch reader 30. The ultraviolet light lamp 36 is turned on by attaching the card bundle 10, and irradiates ultraviolet light toward the short side where the read code 20 of each card of the mounted card bundle 10 is installed. For this reason, the guide bit and the data bit or parity bit of the value 1 of the read code 20 of each card 12 emit light.                 

The image sensors 38 are arranged so as to face the short side edge portions of the card 12 of the card bundle 10 that is mounted. An optical filter 37 is disposed in front of the image sensor 38. The optical filter 37 has the structure which laminated | stacked the 1st filter which cuts out ultraviolet light, and the 2nd filter which blue light blocks. Light from which ultraviolet light and blue light are removed by the optical filter 37 is incident on the image sensor 38, and the card bundle read code pattern image picked up by the image sensor 38 is supplied to the image recognition device 40.

Since the first sensor of the optical filter 37 is sensitive to the ultraviolet light of the image sensor 38, the reflected ultraviolet light is incident on the image sensor 38 so that the luminance difference of the read code 20 becomes small. It is preventing. Also, when the second filter is made of paper, which is a material of the card 12, contains a fluorescent material for making the paper look white, when the ultraviolet light is irradiated to the fluorescent material, the second filter emits light blue and the brightness of the read code 20 is reduced. It is preventing the car from getting smaller. Since the fluorescent material of the read code 20 emits light with a wavelength longer than blue, it passes through the optical filter 37 and enters the image sensor 38.

In this card bundle read code pattern image, for example, the X direction corresponds to the short side direction of each card 12, and the Y direction corresponds to the direction in which the cards of the card bundle 10 are stacked.

5 shows a flowchart of one embodiment of the recognition process executed by the image recognition device 40. As shown in FIG.

In the figure, since the thickness of each card 12 is already known in step S10, the read code pattern for each card is cut out in the order of the Y direction from the input card bundle read code pattern image. Next, in step S12, this read code pattern is compared with the template corresponding to the guide bits G1 to G6 to perform accurate positioning, and in step S14, the data bits adjacent to the guide bits G1 to G6. Recognize whether each of (D1-D10) and parity bit (P1) is a value 1 or 0.

Next, an error caused by the data bits D1 to D10 and parity bits P1 read in step S16 is detected, and the read result is stored in the internal memory together with the error detection in step S18. In addition, when an error is detected, you may reread. Thereafter, at step S20, it is determined whether or not the reading of all the cards of the card bundle has been completed, and when it is completed, the process proceeds to step S10 to repeat the above process, and the reading of all the cards of the card bundle is completed. This process ends.

Fig. 6 shows a perspective view of another embodiment of the card bundle read out in the card bundle reading apparatus of the present invention. A reading code 50 is provided in the long side side edge portion 15 of each card 12 forming the card bundle 10. The read code 50 is composed of data bits D1 to D5. The distance from each of both ends of the long side of the card 12 to the position where each of the data bits D1 to D5 is provided is fixed. Each data bit is spaced apart from each other by a predetermined length, but is not limited thereto.

Each data bit (D1 to D5) has a value of 0, which emits red light when irradiated with ultraviolet light, and is printed with ink of a material which is almost invisible and colorless under visible light. When irradiated, it emits green light and is printed with ink of a material which is almost invisible under visible light. In FIG. 6, the bit of the value 0 is shown by stripe, and the bit of the value 1 is shown by hatching. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to distinguish the read code 50, and it is difficult to grasp how to recognize the card.

By the way, since the read code 50 is provided in a part of the back side of the side edge part 15 of each card 12, since the read code 50 is isolate | separated for every card 12 as shown in FIG. Recognition of the read code 50 for each card 12 can be simplified.

Here, when the thickness of the card 12 is thin, as shown in FIG. 7, after printing the read code 50 which consists of data bits D1-D5 in the vicinity of the side edge of the back surface of the card 12, for example. The side edge portion of the card 12 is cut along the dashed line 55 passing through each data bit D1 to D5 of the read code 50, and the cut surface of the card 12 (that is, the side edge portion 15). The card 12 is created by making the data bits D1 to D5 of the read code 50 slightly visible. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 6, the card 12 provided with the read code 50 in a part of the side edge part 15 can be manufactured.

The read code 20 is not limited to the fluorescent material but may be printed with ordinary ink. In addition, when irradiated with ultraviolet light, infrared light or visible light may be emitted, and printing may be performed using ink of a material which is almost colorless under visible light. With such a configuration, even if the card bundle 10 is irradiated with ultraviolet light, the reading code 20 cannot be visually recognized, and it is difficult to distinguish the reading method, and the forgery of the reading code 20 or the card 12 can be prevented. have.                 

Fig. 8 shows a cross sectional view of the second embodiment of the card bunch reading apparatus of the present invention. In the figure, the card bundles 10 are stacked with four sides aligned. The image sensors 60 are arranged at positions facing the front face to the side which becomes the side edge portion 14 provided with the read code of each card 12 forming the card bundle 10. A dichroic mirror 62 is arranged between the card bundle 10 and the image sensor 60 in a state inclined 45 degrees with respect to the optical axis of the image sensor 60. Further, an ultraviolet light lamp 64 is provided while being spaced apart from the optical axis in the direction of 90 degrees with respect to the optical axis of the image sensor 60 (45 degrees with respect to the dichroic mirror 62). The ultraviolet light lamp 64 is surrounded by a reflecting plate 66 which prevents ultraviolet light (excitation light) from being irradiated in a direction different from that of the dichroic mirror 62.

In this embodiment, the read code of each card 12 is printed with ink that emits infrared light or emitted light of visible light when irradiated with ultraviolet light. Moreover, the dichroic mirror 62 has the characteristic of reflecting ultraviolet light and transmitting infrared light or visible light.

Ultraviolet light emitted from the ultraviolet light lamp 64 is reflected by the dichroic mirror 62 and is irradiated perpendicularly to the side edge portion 14 of the card bundle 10. As a result, the read code of each card emits infrared light or visible light. The infrared light or visible light of the read code passes through the dichroic mirror 62 and is incident on the image sensor 60 to be imaged.

Thus, by using the dichroic mirror 62, ultraviolet light can be irradiated perpendicularly to the side edge portion 14 of the card bundle 10, so that infrared light or visible light of the read code can be captured from the front. In addition, the card bundle 10 can read the read code accurately without being affected by the shadow caused by the unevenness even if there are unevenness in four sides. In addition, since unnecessary ultraviolet light and other light are reflected by the dichroic mirror 62 and are not incident on the image sensor 60 in the image sensor 60, the luminance difference of the read code can be prevented from becoming small.

Instead of the image sensor 60, it is also possible to scan using a line sensor. Moreover, when the dichroic mirror of the characteristic which permeates ultraviolet light and reflects infrared light or visible light is used, the arrangement position of the image sensor 60 and the ultraviolet light lamp 64 can be changed.

Fig. 9 shows a sectional configuration diagram of the third embodiment of the card bunch reading apparatus of the present invention. In the figure, the card bundle 10 is laminated | stacked in the state which two sides were aligned and the other two sides were shifted obliquely. As shown in the plan view of FIG. 10, each card 12 constituting the card bundle 10 is printed with a read code 20 at a position in contact with the side edge portion 14 of the upper surface. This read code 20 is made by cutting the side edge part after printing the read code 20 in the vicinity of the side edge of the upper surface of the card 12 similarly to FIG.

The image sensor 60 is arranged in a position facing the front face on the inclined surface that forms the side edge portion 14 on which the read code 20 of each card 12 forming the card bundle 10 is provided. The ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light lamp (not shown) is irradiated from above the card bundle 10 to capture the infrared light or the visible light emitted by the read code 20 of each card 12 by the image sensor 60. . Thereby, the reading code printed in the position which contact | connects the side edge part of an upper surface of a card can be read.

By the way, the holding mechanism is used to align the two sides of the card bundle 10 and to stack the remaining two sides in an obliquely shifted state. 11A and 11B respectively show a front sectional view and a right side view of the first embodiment of the card holding mechanism. The holding mechanism is composed of a base 69 and side portions 70 and 71, and the side bundles 70 and 71 inclined with respect to the base 69. 10) are abutted, and the two sides of the card bundle 10 are laminated in an obliquely shifted state. The reading code 20 of each card 12 which forms the card bundle 10 is shown between the side parts 70 and 71 shown in FIG. 11B, and this is imaged by the image sensor 60. FIG.

Thereby, when the thickness of the card 12 is thin and the read code 20 is printed in the vicinity of the side edge of an upper surface, the read code 20 of this card bundle 10 can be read efficiently.

Fig. 12 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of the card bunch reading apparatus of the present invention. In the figure, the power supply of the apparatus is supplied from the terminal 74 to the control circuit 75 and the switches 76 and 77. The switch 76 is connected to the charging circuit 78, and a secondary battery (or condenser) 79 and a switch 80 are connected to the charging circuit 78. An image sensor 82 and a current limiting circuit 83 are connected to the switch 77, and a lamp 84 such as an ultraviolet light lamp 64 is connected to the current limiting circuit 83. In addition, a lamp 84 is connected to the switch 80.

Here, a power supply of up to about 5 V / 800 mA is supplied to the card bundle reading device from a higher level device such as a game device or a personal computer through a USB interface or the like. By the way, when the current consumption of the lamp 84 is 600 mA and the current consumption of the image sensor 82 is 500 mA, the current consumption of the whole card bunch reading apparatus becomes 1.1 A, and the operation becomes inoperable.

To solve this, when not reading, the control circuit 75 turns on the switch 76 and turns off the switches 77 and 80. As a result, power is supplied to the charging circuit 78, and the charging circuit 78 charges the secondary battery 79.

Next, when a command for reading instruction is supplied from the host device, the control circuit 75 turns off the switch 76 and turns on the switches 77 and 80. As a result, 500 mA of the power from the terminal 74 is supplied to the image sensor 82, and the remaining 500 mA is supplied to the lamp 84 through the current limiting circuit 83. Further, 300 mA is supplied from the secondary battery 79 to the lamp 84, so that the card bunch reading apparatus is operable, so that the reading code 20 of the card bunch 10 is read.

13A, 13B, and 13C show a front sectional view, a left side view, and a plan view of a second embodiment of a card holding mechanism applied to the card bunch reading apparatus of the present invention. In the figure, the card holding mechanism is composed of a base 90, side portions 91 and 92, a front plate portion 93, a top plate portion 94, and a pressing member 95. As shown in FIG.

The side parts 91 and 92 are provided on the base 90 so as to face apart from each other with a width slightly larger than the short side of the card 12, and have a function of aligning two sides of the card bundle 10. As shown in FIG. The front plate 93 is a U-shape having a notch portion 93A, is mounted on the base 90, and both sides thereof are joined to the side portions 91 and 92. The width of the notch portion 93A is smaller than the short side of the card 12, and the card bundle 10 inserted from the right side in FIG. 13A is aligned with the front plate portion 93, and further, the front plate portion. The read code 20 of the card bundle 10 is slightly visible from the notch portion 93A of the 93, and this is picked up by the image sensor 60.

The top plate portion 94 is fixed between the side portions 91 and 92. The pressing member 95 is inserted in the part surrounded by the side parts 91 and 92, the front plate part 93, and the top plate part 94 shown in FIG. 13 (C) with almost no clearance, and FIG. It is possible to slide in the arrow direction of (B). The pressing member 95 is inserted from above after the card bundle 10 is inserted to press the portion where the read code 20 of the card bundle 10 is installed. In this state, in the same drawing (A), the left ends of the base 90 and the pressing member 95 are set to be shifted in the right direction than the left ends of the card bundle 10, so that the base 90 and the pressing member 95 are disposed. The shadows generated by do not affect the reading of the reading code 20.

As a result, even if warpage occurs in each card 12 in accordance with the temperature, humidity, or storage state, the warpage of the card 12 is corrected by pressurization of the pressing member 95, and the angle of the card bundle 10 is corrected. There is no possibility that an error occurs in the reading of the reading code 20 of the card 12, and the accuracy of reading is improved.

In addition, since the pressing member 95 blocks the extraneous light when viewed from the image sensor 60, the extraneous light affects the reading of the reading code 20 even when the number of cards in the card bundle 10 is small. There is no case.

14A and 14B show a front sectional view and a left sectional side view of a first embodiment of a card case for storing a card of the present invention. In the figure, the card case is composed of a case main body part 100 and a cover part 102. The card bundle 10 is accommodated in the case main body 100. Inside the case main body 100, a spring member 101 for pressing the card bundle 10 in the stacking direction of the card 12 is provided. Moreover, the groove 100A is formed in the inner bottom face of the case main body part 100 so that the read code 20 provided in the side edge part 13 of each card 12 may not contact. Similarly, the groove 102A is formed on the inner bottom face of the lid 102 so that the read code 20 provided on the side edge 14 of each card 12 does not abut. The end portions of the grooves 100A and 102A have a gentle curve and are not damaged when the card bundle 10 is in contact with each other.

In this way, since the card bundle 10 stored in the card case is pressed by the spring member 101, the card bundle 10 is prevented from hitting the inner wall of the card case and being damaged when lifting and carrying it. In addition, since the read codes 20 provided in the side edge portions 13 and 14 of each card have grooves 100A and 102A, the read codes 20 do not collide with the inner wall of the card case. Damage or contamination can be prevented.

Fig. 15 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of a card case for storing a card of the present invention. In the figure, the card case is composed of a case body portion 100 and a lid portion 102, and their internal structure is the same as that shown in FIG. A part different from FIG. 14 is that the reading window 104 is provided in the case body part 100. Since the reading window 104 is provided from the bottom face 100B of the case main body part 100 to the side surface 100C, the groove 100A has disappeared.

The reading code 20 provided on the side edge portion 13 of each card of the card bundle 10 stored in the card case is slightly visible from the reading window 104 to the outside. This card case can be mounted directly on the card holding mechanism shown in FIG. 13, so that the read code 20 can be read.

In this case, the card case in which the card bundle 10 is stored is inserted into the card holding mechanism such that the reading window 104 is on the front plate portion 93 side, and the reading code 20 of each card is placed on the front plate portion 93. It passes through the notch 93A and faces the image sensor 60. Then, the pressing member 95 is inserted in the reading window 104 on the side 100C side, and presses the portion where the reading code 20 of the card bundle 10 is installed. Then, the image sensor 60 captures the reading code 20 of the card bundle 10 which is slightly visible from the notch portion 93A of the front plate portion 93.

16 (A), (B) and (C) are front sectional views of the third embodiment of the card case for storing the card of the present invention, and a front sectional view of the case body portion 110 and a plan view thereof. In the figure, the card case is composed of a case main body 110 and a cover 112. Inside the case main body 110, a spring member 114 for pressing the card bundle 10 is provided, and a support member 115 for supporting the card bundle 10 is provided. The card bundle 10 is supported by the support member 115 and stored in the case body portion 100 and pressed by the spring member 101.

The portion coming out of the card bundle 10 accommodated in the case body portion 110 includes a support member 115 and is housed in the lid portion 112. In addition, the tip of the lid 112 is fitted to the step portion 110A provided at the tip of the case main body 110 to integrate with the case main body 110. In this embodiment, the read code 20 can be read by attaching to the card holding mechanism shown in Fig. 13 with the lid 112 removed.

In this case, the case body portion 110 containing the card bundle 10 is inserted into the card holding mechanism so that the tip of the support member 115 is on the front plate portion 93 side, and the read code 20 of each card is placed on the front plate. It passes through the notch part 93A of the part 93, opposes the image sensor 60, and presses the part in which the read code 20 of the card bundle 10 was installed. Then, the image sensor 60 captures the reading code 20 of the card bundle 10 which is slightly visible from the notch portion 93A of the front plate portion 93.

17A, 17B, and 17C are a plan view, a sectional view, and an enlarged cross-sectional view for explaining a second embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention.

First, the read code 20 is printed on the surface of the card 12 shown in Fig. 17A so as to cross the cut line 120 indicated by broken lines by silkscreen printing, offset printing or the like. In the printing of the read code, the ink is penetrated deeply into the card 12, so that the read code 20 in the cross section of the card 12 after the side edge is cut by the cutting line 120 shown in the same drawing (B). Increase the visible area. In addition, by using a fluorescent ink for printing the read code, it is possible to read the read code by emitting light even in a small area.

In addition, as shown in the same drawing (C), the normal printing surface 121 is formed on the printed reading code 20. By this printing surface 121, the read code 20 can be concealed, and forgery of the read code 20 can be prevented. By using a fluorescent ink that emits infrared light or visible light as the ink for printing the read code 20, ink that is transparent to infrared light or visible light for printing on a conventional card pattern (ordinary color that does not absorb infrared light or visible light) Ink) does not impede reading of the reading code 20 even if printing of a normal card pattern is mixed with printing of the reading code.

When cutting the side edge with the cutting line 120, the blade is pressed against the card 12 from the printing surface side to cut, so that the edge of the cutting surface of the card is bent downward, thereby increasing the area when the read code 20 is viewed from the side. You can.

18A, 18B, 18C are a plan view before printing, a plan view after printing, and a side view for explaining a third embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention. As shown to the same figure (A), the read code 20 is printed on the side surface of the card 12 which printed the normal card pattern on the surface using the convex board 130. FIG. Thereby, as shown in the plan view and side view of the same figure (B), the read code 20 is printed in the side edge part of the card 12. As shown in FIG.

In such printing, as shown in the same drawing (C), four sides of a plurality of cards 12 are aligned and stacked to form a card bundle 10, and the read code of the same code data on the side of the card bundle 10 is read. By simultaneously printing the 20, the production efficiency can be improved.

In the side printing, the penetration of ink deep into the card 12 improves the wear resistance of the read code 20. In addition, after printing the read code 20, a transparent varnish or the like is printed on the side edge of the card 12 to protect the read code 20 and to improve wear resistance, water resistance and the like.

19A and 19B are side and sectional side views for explaining the fourth embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention. As shown to the same figure (A), the reading code 20 is printed by the inkjet printer 140 on the side surface of the card 12 with the normal card pattern printed on the surface.

The first merit of using the inkjet printer 140 is that an ink having a lower viscosity than a normal printing ink can be used. Thereby, as shown in the side sectional drawing of the same figure (B), it can penetrate deeply with respect to the card 12, and can make the total amount of the pigment penetrating into the card 12 in large quantity, and damage or abrasion of a surface is carried out. The pigment can be protected against.

The second merit is that ink is printed directly on the side of the card and is physically contactless, so that stable printing is possible even when there is some unevenness in the cut surface of the card 12 when the card 12 is cut.

The third merit is that in normal printing, it is necessary to print the read codes 20 of different code data for different cards 12, but the inkjet printer 140 manages and changes the code data to be printed by a computer. This can be done, and manufacturing management of the card 12 of many kinds can be made easy.

As shown in FIG. 20, the pattern or symbol printed on the surface of the card 12 is picked up by the image sensor 142, and the picked-up image is recognized by the computer 144. The computer 144 generates code data according to the pattern or symbol of the recognized card 12, and supplies a print command to the inkjet printer 140 to print the code data. The inkjet printer 140 prints the read code 20 on the side of the card 12. This enables accurate automatic printing of code data according to the pattern or symbol of the card 12.

Moreover, utilizing the resolution (about 0.1 mm or less) of the inkjet, data bits are printed in the center of the thickness (for example, 0.3 mm) of the side surface of the card 12. Thereby, when reading the read code 20 of the card bundle 10 shown in Fig. 21A, the read codes of the respective cards 12 are separated since they are separated in the longitudinal direction of the stacked cards 12. 20) There is no risk of incorrect reading.

In the side edges of one card shown in Fig. 21B, the parts which are easy to be damaged are the upper and lower ends shown by broken lines in the drawing, and since the read code 20 is not printed on this part, the read code ( 20) Since it is not damaged itself, stable reading is possible.

The paper used for the card 12 is made into the direction which shows the extending | stretching direction of the fiber of paper with a broken line, as shown to the top view of FIG. In this case, the penetration of ink decreases in the Y direction and increases in the X direction. That is, it penetrates deeply into the paper. This improves the accuracy of printing the read code 20 and improves durability against wear and the like.

A protective film is formed on the fibers of the paper on the side of the card by printing a transparent ink or the like or printing varnish or the like on the whole end face of the code data of the read code 20. In this printing, a mechanism capable of simultaneously printing a plurality of inks for a color inkjet printer is used to print simultaneously with the code data of the read code 20.

In addition, as shown in the side view of FIG. 21D, when printing the pattern on the front and back surfaces of the card 12, the read code 20 is placed at the periphery portion where the read codes 20 on the front and back surfaces are printed. Black (carbon) 150, 151 for blocking and absorbing light emitted by the fluorescent ink of the ink is printed, and the read code 20 is printed in the center of the thickness direction of the side edge portion 14 of the card 12. The black layers 150 and 151 serve as a boundary layer for separating the stacked cards 12, and the separation between the cards when the read code 20 is read is improved. At this time, the light emission luminance of the card side edge portion 14 is the brightest in the center of the card, and the fluorescent ink is printed so that the emission luminance becomes darker as it approaches the front and rear surfaces of the card 12.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention will be described. The read code 20 is printed by printing ink (pigment is carbon) which blocks light using a paper on which fluorescent pigment is applied. As a printing method, the pigment is charged and sprinkled with electronic force to print on paper. Thereafter, the fixer is dispersed and fixed. Or the part which prints the reading code 20 of the card 12 is covered with the mask which opened the hole corresponding to a code part, and spray-inks with ink by air brush.

In addition, by using ordinary paper, a portion other than the portion for printing the read code 20 may be masked with a transparent resin, and the fluorescent ink may be removed from the mask portion after applying the fluorescent ink to the whole.

22A and 22B are perspective and side views illustrating the sixth embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention. As shown in the drawing (A), the read code 20 is printed so that the ink is as thick as possible at the side edge of the piece of paper 155 by silk screen printing or the like. Thereafter, a piece of paper 155 is attached to the board 156, and coated papers 157 and 158 are attached to the top and bottom surfaces of the board 156, and the top and bottom surfaces of the read code 20 portion are attached. Hide it.

According to the above-described method, the area of the part of the read code 20 on the side shown in the same drawing (B) becomes large, and the recognition by the image sensor becomes easy. At this time, the ink for emitting light in ultraviolet light is used for printing the read code 20 as described above. By inserting the piece of paper 155 provided with the reading code 20 between the coated papers 157 and 158, the durability of the printing of the reading code 20 can be enhanced, and the thickness of the reading code 20 can be thickened to print. Even if it is interposed, the concealability becomes high and the printing of the read code 20 can be made thick, so that the area seen from the side surface can be widened.

As shown in the perspective view of Fig. 23, the read code 20 is printed on the side edge of the board 156 so that the ink is as thick as possible by silk screen printing or the like, and then the coated paper 157 on the upper surface of the board 156. The upper surface of the part of the read code 20 may be hidden.

By the way, as the ink for printing the read code 20, in addition to the fluorescent ink, a photoluminescent ink containing a photoluminescent material may be used. A photoluminescent material is a substance which, when irradiated with light for a certain time, accumulates light and then emits and emits light that has accumulated for a predetermined time.

Fig. 24 shows a flowchart of one embodiment of the recognition process executed by the card bunch reading apparatus at the time of reading the read code 20 printed with the photoluminescent ink.

In the same figure, in step S30, the light source such as the ultraviolet light lamp 64 is turned off and the image sensor such as the image sensor 60 is turned off. Next, in step S32, it is determined whether or not the card bundle 10 is set. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S34 d, and the light source is turned on to irradiate the card bundle 10 with the light for a predetermined time. Thereafter, the flow advances to step S36 where the light source is turned off and the image sensor is turned on to capture an image. After that, in step S38, the read code 20 of each card of the card bundle 10 is recognized. This recognition is the same as the process shown in FIG. Thereafter, the image sensor is turned off in step S40 to end the processing.

In this embodiment, since the period for turning on the light source and the period for turning on the image sensor do not overlap, when the current consumption of the light source is 600 mA and the image current consumption of the image sensor is 500 mA, the power consumption of the device is 600 mA. mA is required.

Next, a system to which the card bunch reading apparatus is applied will be described. Figure 25 shows a block diagram of one embodiment of a network system employing a card bunch reading apparatus. In the figure, the card bunch reading device 160 reads the reading code of each card of the card bundle 10 to be mounted, and supplies it to the interface of the game device 170. Game device 170 is CPU 171, program memory (ROM) 172, data memory (RAM or Flash ROM) 173, interface 174, display circuitry 175, sound circuitry 176, communication It consists of an interface 177.

The interface 174 is connected to an input device 178 such as a joystick or other switch in addition to the card bunch reading device 160, and the image signal output from the display circuit unit 175 is displayed on the monitor 179, and the sound circuit unit ( The voice signal output from 176 is pronounced by the speaker 180. In addition, the communication interface 177 of the game device 170 is connected to the server 190 via the network 185. The server 190 is also connected to the other game device 195 via the network 185.

The game device 170 reads in and reads the read code 20 of the card bundle 10 using the card bunch reading apparatus 160. The game device 170 inquires with the read code 20 of the card stored in the game program of the program memory 172, and monitors the image, function, sound, etc. matched with the card to the monitor 179 or the speaker 180. Make a mark. Then, the game device 170 of the individual can play a game by exchanging information of the read card with another game device 195 connected to the network 185. This is a trading card that was not enjoyed if the player was not in the same place in the related art, but the player reads the code 20 read by the card bundle reader 160 into the game device 170 and uses the network 185 to make the player play. You can enjoy even if you are away.

When the game device 170 is connected to the server 190 via the network 185, a new card 12 is released and the server 190 reads codes such as images, functions, and sounds of the card (20). ), The game device 170 can be added to the program memory 172 of the game device 170 by downloading the read code 20 of the card 12 whenever necessary.

In addition, when the server 190 collects a record of a game match result or the like and finds a match opponent in the network 185, the program of the server 190 analyzes the record to automatically select the best match opponent. do. As a result, even if the game player 12 can easily obtain the most exciting match-up opponent, even if the country of sale is different, the languages to be printed are different, and even if cards of different languages are used, the read codes 20 are the same. If so, the display and game progress can be performed by the language set in the game program. In addition, when people of different languages play through the Internet or the like, the game can be played without being conscious of language differences by displaying the display according to the language of each player.

In addition, by changing the pitch of the read code 20, the type of the card and the type of the game can be defined, and the density of the read code 20 can be increased in accordance with the improvement of the printing accuracy, and more information can be recorded. For example, when encoding the read code 20 of the premium card produced in a small amount at a high price, the data pitch of the read code 20 of the premium card shown in Fig. 26A is shown in Fig. 26B. The data pitch of the ordinary card 12 is different. Modifications to ordinary cards can be prevented from tampering with premium cards.

In addition, by printing the same read code 20 on the short side side edge portions 13 and 14 of each card 12, it is possible to recognize the card 12 regardless of the orientation of the card 12. Conversely, by printing different read codes 20 on the side edge portions 13 and 14, two types of functions can be given to one card.

Further, coding of the read code 20 which is recognized as a different code on each of the front and back surfaces (front and back) of the card 12 is performed. In this case, four types of functions can be given to one card 12 by a combination of the upper and lower side edge portions 13 and 14 and the front and back of the card 12. Then, by interpreting the game device 170 read code 20 in a program, the algorithm can be flexibly changed for each game. In this way, you can add variety to the game.

In the game, a character matching the contents of the reading code 20 of each card 12 of the card bundle 10 read by the card bundle reading device 160 is displayed on the screen. In addition, the reading order of each card 12 of the card bundle 10 can be mixed on the CPU 171 of the game device 170 to impart randomness to the game.

The meaning and function of the card 12 are changed by changing the upper and lower side edge portions 13 and 14 and the front and back of the card 12 and reading them by the card bunch reading device 160. For example, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the reading code 20 of the side edge portion 13 of the card 12A having the card pattern of the robot is read by the card bunch reading apparatus 160, FIG. 27. Although the character of the robot shown in (B) is displayed on the monitor 179 of the game device 170, as shown in FIG. 27C, the side edge portion 14 of the card 12A having the card pattern of the robot is read. When the code 20 is read by the card bunch reading device 160, the girl character shown in Fig. 27D is displayed on the monitor 179 of the game device 170. In addition, for example, if a magic card is inserted upside down, it may have a reverse magic function.

In addition, the meaning and function of the card are changed by the combination or order of the plurality of cards. For example, one card has a card pattern of a robot, as shown in Fig. 28A, and the card 12A is displayed on the monitor 179, and one card is a girl card pattern, as shown in Fig. 28 (B). There is a card 12B which is displayed on the monitor 179. As shown in FIG. 28C, when the cards 12A and 12B are combined and read by the card bunch reading device 160, the monitor 179 displays an image different from that of the robot or the girl. As shown in Fig. 29, when a card bundle of cards 12C to 12K corresponding to a baseball player's name is read by the card bundle reader 160, the display corresponding to the baseball team is displayed on the monitor 179. Is done. For example, it is conceivable to improve the function in the game of the character of the prosecutor by combining the card of the sword and the card of the armor with the card of the prosecutor.

Here, when the advertisement presence bit (advertisement presence information) is provided in the read code 20, and the advertisement presence bit reads the card 12 of the value 1 by the card bundle reader 160, Makes the advertisement appear on the monitor screen. The advertisement display method is displayed on the background signboard of the game, or on the mark of the character uniform of the game.

30 shows a flowchart of advertisement display processing executed by the CPU 171 of the game device 170. In the figure, in step S50, the CPU 171 reads in and reads the read code read by the card bunch reading apparatus 160. In step S52, it is determined whether or not the advertisement code bit of the read code is the value 1, and in the case of the value 1, a character image containing an advertisement is created in step S54, and the character is added to the advertisement in step S56. Choose a program of actions, techniques, or actions that match your needs. In step S58, the music or the audio program matched with the advertisement is selected, and the process ends.

On the other hand, in step S52, if the advertisement presence bit of the read code is not the value 1, in step S60 a character image without a normal advertisement is created, and a normal operation, technique or action program, and a normal This process is terminated by selecting a music or audio program.

In this way, by inputting a card containing an advertisement (a card having an advertisement presence bit value of 1) into the game, an effective advertisement using an image, an action, and an audio can be performed. In addition to the character image containing the advertisement, it is also possible to use a character dedicated to an advertisement that does not normally exist. In this way, by advertising the card and the game in combination, it is possible to increase the premium of the card containing the advertisement and to add a new propagation effect by the game.

In addition, a printer is added to the game device 170, so that the card 12 can be ejected in accordance with the result of the game. In addition, depending on the result of the game, the card 12 may be recovered or confiscated, or the card 12 may be destroyed. When the player needs to exchange cards 12 between players, for example, in a game where the player is away from the network using the network, the card 12 of the sender is received by the game device, and the receiving player has the same pattern and function. Eject the card. In this way, the same card can be instantaneously exchanged.

By the way, it is difficult to change the read code 20 printed on the card 12. However, there are cases where data (experience data) such as experiences and growths obtained by a character corresponding to the read code 20 of the card 12 is stored as a parameter by the progress of a game such as a role playing game. In this case, when storing the experience data of the character, the player is given and managed with an individual identification number. In this case, as shown in FIG. 31, the recording medium 200 capable of recording and updating is connected to the game device 170. FIG. As the recording medium 200, for example, an IC memory, an IC card, a magnetic card, or the like. The read code 20 and the experience data of the card 12 are recorded in the area managed by each identification number of the recording medium 200. Thereby, even if the cards of the same read code (character) are different, the game can be enjoyed by characters having different experiences or personalities of growth.

The player's identification number is a fixed individual ID number that the player cannot arbitrarily specify. This prevents easy duplication of experience data and record updating. In addition, instead of connecting the recording medium 200 to the game device 170, the game device 170 may be installed in the server 190 connected to the network 185.

32 is a perspective view for explaining a seventh embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention. In the figure, an ink for printing a read code for one bit, for example, is placed on the side edge of the disc roller 210, and the roller is pressed and rotated on the side edge of the card bundle 10 to move in the direction of the arrow. Ink is transferred to the side edges of the card bundle 10, and the read codes are printed in a band shape. The width of the read code can be made uniform by printing using the roller 210.

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33A, 33B, and 33C show a plan view, a planar cross-sectional view, and a side view of a fourth embodiment of a card case used when printing by a roller. In the figure, the card case 220 is cylindrical in cross section, and the card bundle 10 is inserted in the rear opening 221. Stoppers 223 and 224 are provided at two opposite sides of the front opening 222 of the card case 220, and both ends of one side of each card 12 of the card bundle 10 are stoppers 223 and 224. ), The side edges 13 of each card 12 are aligned and slightly visible at the front opening 222. By fastening the screw 225 in this state, the card bundle 10 is pressed in the thickness direction of the card by the pressing member 226 to be fixed to the card case 220.

Thereby, unevenness | corrugation in the side edge part of each card 12 which is the printing surface of the card bundle 10 is almost eliminated, and it becomes possible to make uniform printing efficiently. When the ink is transferred to the side edge of the card bundle 10 using the roller 210, the outer peripheral portion where the ink of the roller 210 is placed is in point contact with the printing surface of the card bundle 10, and thus the card bundle 10 Even if there are some irregularities in the side edges of the edge), the read code can be printed well.

Fig. 34 is a perspective view for explaining a seventh embodiment in the card manufacturing method of the present invention. In the figure, the z stage 232 is fixed on the base member 230. The z stage 232 holds the card case 220 in which the card bundle 10 is accommodated, and freely displaces the card case 220 in the z axis direction. Moreover, it is provided on the base member 230, and the y stage 234 is free to move in the y-axis direction. The rotating stage 236 installed on the y stage 234 rotates about an axis 238 fixed to the y stage 234. A shaft 240 is provided at the tip of the rotating stage 236, and a roller 210 is attached to the shaft 240 so that rotation is free.

35 shows a plan view for explaining the operation of the rotating stage 236. In the figure, one end of the spring 242 is fixed to an axis 241 provided at a position away from the axis 238 of the rotating stage 236, and the other end of the spring 242 is an axis ( 243). The rotating stage 236, as indicated by the solid line, applies ink to the roller 210 at the rotational position where the spring 242 is tensioned and the roller 210 is separated from the card bundle 10. Thereafter, the rotating stage 236 is rotated by the contracting force of the spring 242, and the roller 210 is brought into contact with the side edges of the card bundle 10 and printed as indicated by the broken line.

Here, the card case 220 which accommodated the card bundle 10 is mounted and held on the z stage 232, and the z stage 232 is displaced in the z axis direction to a predetermined printing position. Thereafter, the rotating stage 236 is rotated and the roller 210 is brought into contact with the side edge of the card bundle 10 slightly visible at the front opening 222 of the card case 220 with a constant force. Thereafter, the roller 210 is rotated by moving the y stage 234 in the y axis direction to print the read code.

36 is a perspective view for explaining a modification of the seventh embodiment of the card manufacturing method of the present invention. In the figure, the disk-shaped rollers 210a to 210f are arranged so that their respective rotation axes are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in the y-axis direction toward the x-axis direction. The x-axis positions of the rollers 210a to 210f are shifted in accordance with each bit of the read code.

Above the rollers 210a to 210f, two rails 245 and 246 extending in the y-axis direction are provided. The card cases 220 which are fitted to the rails 245 and 246 and accommodate the card bundle 10 are placed on the rollers 210a to 210f. In this state, the card case 220 moves in the y axis direction, and each bit of the read code is printed by the rollers 210a to 210f.

In this case, since the cards are upright, the side edges, which are the printing surfaces, are naturally aligned by gravity acting on each card of the card bundle 10 so that the cards do not need to be aligned. In addition, by preparing the rollers 210a to 210f for the bits of the read code, the read codes can be printed at one time, and the printing efficiency is improved. Also, in order to improve the separation of each bit, even when printing the dummy ink for separation between the bits, the printing efficiency is improved by providing the roller of the dummy ink for separation.

Fig. 37 is a sectional configuration diagram of the fourth embodiment of the card bunch reading apparatus of the present invention. In the figure, the card bundle 10 is inserted into and inserted into the insertion port of the card bunch reading apparatus 250. In the casing body 252 of the card bunch reading apparatus 250, a strobo 254 is provided. The strobe 254 is driven to emit light under the control of the image recognition device 256 after the card bundle 10 is mounted, and flashes toward the side edge portion where the read code 20 of each card of the mounted card bundle 10 is installed. Investigate In this embodiment, a photoluminescent ink is used as the ink for printing the read code 20, whereby light is accumulated in the read code 20 of each card 12.

The image sensor 258 is arranged so as to face the side edges of the card 12 of the card bundle 10, and the read code 20 of each card of the card bundle 10 is accumulated to emit light. The light emitted is incident on the image sensor 258. The image sensor 258 captures the read code of the card bundle 10 by the control from the image recognition device 256, and supplies the card bundle read code pattern image to the image recognition device 256. It is good also as a structure which flashes using a flash valve instead of the strobe 254.

38 shows a flowchart of the first embodiment of the read processing executed by the image recognition device 256. FIG.

In the same figure, charging is carried out in order to emit strobe light at step S60, and it is determined whether or not charging is completed at step S62. When the charging is finished, it is determined in step S64 whether the card bundle 10 has been inserted into the insertion hole of the card bunch reading apparatus 250, and when the installation is complete, the process proceeds to step S66 to emit the strobe 254. Let's do it. After light emission of the strobe 254, the flow advances to step S68 to capture an image of the read code in the image sensor 258, and takes the captured image. Thereafter, in step S70, the read code of each card of the card bundle is recognized.                 

In this way, the use of strobe for the light source can reduce the power consumption of the light source, so that operation is possible even with a power supply having a small current capacity, and by reading the read code using photoluminescence, a filter such as an ultraviolet cut filter becomes unnecessary. Lower component scores can lower costs.

39 shows a flowchart of the second embodiment of read processing executed by the image recognition device 256. FIG.

In the same figure, charging is carried out in order to emit strobe light at step S80, and it is determined whether or not charging is completed at step S82. When the charging is finished, it is determined in step S84 whether the card bundle 10 is mounted in the insertion hole of the card bunch reading apparatus 250, and when the installation is complete, the flow advances to step S86 to emit the strobe 254. Let's do it.

After light emission of the strobe 254, the flow advances to step S88 to capture an image of the read code in the image sensor 258, and captures the captured image. After that, the process waits for a predetermined time in step S90, and in step S92, the image sensor 258 captures a read code again and takes in the captured image. After that, in step S94, the read code of each card of the card bundle is recognized.

By the way, the time of photoluminescence changes with the kind of photoluminescent ink. Therefore, for example, the second time is taken to take an image at the timing of emitting the photoluminescence, and the second time is taken to take an image at the timing when the emission of the photoluminescence is finished, and in step S94, the two images are compared. If it is the same, forgery can be prevented by judging as a forgery. There is also a method in which the first photographing and the second photographing are performed at the timing of continuing the emission of the photoluminescent light, and the two images are compared and judged as counterfeits if they do not match.

40 shows the format of the second embodiment of the read code 20. As shown in FIG. In the figure, the read code includes four bits of data bits D0 to D3 representing code data, end bits GL and GR provided at both ends of the code to indicate a code start position, and a central front and rear decision bit J. ) Each of these bits has a predetermined width L1. In addition, a gap of width L1 / 2 is formed between the end bits GL, GR and the data bits D3, D0. Each of the data bits D0 to D3 is divided into two regions, the bit of the value 0 emitting light on the right side and the bit of the value 1 emitting light on the left side. The end bits GL and GR emit light, and the front and rear determination bits J emit only the right area.

At the time of reading recognition, in the image of the read code photographed by the image sensor, an edge at which the luminance value changes at the broken line position in FIG. 40 appears. Since this edge appears with the minimum interval L1 / 2 as the minimum unit, the width is corrected so that this interval becomes constant. This allows correct reading by correcting the width of each bit at the time of reading. Further, the front and back (left and right) of the card can be determined depending on whether the light emitting portion of the center front and rear determination bit J is left or right.

41A shows an example of a pattern of the read code 20 in which the data codes D3 to D0 are (1, 0, 1, 0). The luminance value at the time of reading this data code is as shown in Fig. 41 (B), and by differentiating it again, taking the absolute value and plotting it as shown in Fig. 41 (C), it is possible to know where the edge is. have. Since there are edges at regular intervals indicated by the widths of the arrows in FIG. 41C, the width L1 can be corrected accordingly.

By judging the value of the data bits D0 to D3 of the read code by the luminance difference between the left and right regions, the probability of misrecognition when the luminance of the light emitted by the dirt or the like attached to the read code drops is lowered, and counterfeiting is also prevented. In addition, the front and rear judgment bits J are arranged in the center of the read code, so that the front and back of the card can be easily determined. In addition, since the end bits GL and GR are provided in the read code, it is possible to accurately recognize where and from where the read code is read.

Fig. 42 shows a flowchart of one embodiment of the read code recognition process of the card bundle. The read code to be read in this process is shown in FIG.

In the figure, at step S100, a noise cut filter process is performed. Here, the direction in which each bit of the read code is listed (the horizontal direction in Fig. 40) is set as the y direction, and one dot selected as the object and one dot adjacent to the left and right are selected for all the dots. An example of 3 dots selected in FIG. 43 is shown. Here, the luminance value of the dot is displayed in the rectangle representing each dot. The luminance value of these three dots is classified in ascending order to obtain an intermediate value. In Fig. 43, the luminance value 21 of the left dot is an intermediate value. This intermediate value is updated as shown in FIG. 44 as the luminance value of the target dot (center dot).

In this way, it is possible to eliminate noise due to missing dots or the like of the image sensor. In addition, since the resolution is lowered by the noise cut process, the noise cut process of dots adjacent to the vertical direction is not performed.

Next, in step S102, spherical correction filter processing is performed. Spherical correction filter processing is a process of removing distortion of an image resulting from distortion of the lens system of the image sensor shown in Fig. 45A, and obtaining an image without distortion shown in Fig. 45B. It is assumed here that the image is composed of 640 x 480 dots.

First, as shown in Fig. 46 (A), in order to convert the image coordinate (i, j) after conversion into a coordinate (x, y) where the coordinate of the center dot of the 640x480 dot image becomes (0, 0). , And the following operation.

x = (i-320) + 0.5

y = (j-240) + 0.5

Next, as shown to FIG. 46 (B), the following calculation is performed in order to calculate | require the distance d and the angle a of the dot converted from the center of a coordinate.

d = (x ₂ + y ₂ ) ^1/2

a = arctan (y / x) x ≥ 0

when a = arctan (y / x) + π x <0

In addition, as shown in Fig. 47A, the following calculation is performed to obtain the pre-converted image coordinates (xx, yy) corresponding to the coordinates (x, y).

First, the angle A is calculated | required from the length d of the circular arc of the sphere of radius R.

A = (d / 2πR) 2π = d / R

dd = R × cos (A)

xx = dd × cos (A)

yy = dd × sin (A)

Next, as shown in Fig. 47B, the following calculation is performed to convert the image coordinates (xx, yy) before conversion into coordinates (ii, jj) having the upper left end of the image as (0, 0).

ii = (xx + 320)-0.5

jj = (yy + 240)-0.5

As shown in Fig. 47C, four dot values VV (ii_i, jj_i), VV (ii_i + 1, 4) from the integer parts ii_i, jj_i and the fractional parts ii_e, jj_e of the coordinates (ii, jj). The ratio of jj_i), VV (ii_i, jj_i + 1) and VV (ii_i + 1, jj_i + 1) is obtained, and the coordinates V (i, j) of the dots after conversion are obtained.

V (i, j) = VV (ii_i, jj_i) × (1-ii_e) × (1-jj_e)

+ VV (ii_i + 1, jj_i) × ii_e × (1-jj_e)

+ VV (ii_i, jj_i + 1) × (1-ii_e) × jj_e

+ VV (ii_i + 1, jj_i + 1) × ii_e × jj_e

Thereby, the image without distortion shown in FIG. 45 (B) is obtained.

Next, FIG. 50 shows the flowchart of the gradient correction filter process performed in step S104. In FIG. 50, as shown to FIG. 48 (A) in step S120, luminance is added by 1 line of the horizontal direction to the area | region (left area) of 1/8-3/8 from the left side of an image. In addition, luminance is added by one line in the horizontal direction to the area (right area) of 1/8 to 3/8 from the right side of the image. In addition, the added luminance value is almost the same in which region the read code is selected.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (B) in step S122, the luminance difference of each of the left region and the right region is obtained, and each luminance difference is added to -10 dots to +10 dots while shifting one dot vertically. do. Thereby, the histogram shown in FIG. 48 (C) is obtained. In step S124, the dot shift value Z with the smallest value (sum of luminance differences) is obtained in this histogram. Next, in step S126, the inclination angle A is obtained from the dot shift value Z and the width W between the left region and the right region.

A = arctan (Z / W)

Next, as shown in Fig. 49 (A) in step S128, the converted image coordinates (i, j) are converted into coordinates (x, y) such that the center of the 640 x 480 dot image becomes (0, 0). To do this, perform the following operation:

x = (i-320) + 0.5

y = (j-240) + 0.5

Next, in order to find the pre-conversion coordinates (xx, yy) corresponding to the coordinates (x, y) from the angle A in step S130, the following calculation is performed.

In addition, as shown to FIG. 49 (B) in step S132, in order to convert the image coordinate (xx, yy) before conversion into the coordinate (ii, jj) which makes the upper left end of an image (0, 0), Perform the operation.

ii = (xx + 320)-0.5

jj = (yy + 240)-0.5

And as shown to FIG. 49 (C) in step S134, four dot values VV (ii_i, jj_i), VV from the integer part ii_i, jj_i and the fractional part ii_e, jj_e of coordinate (ii, jj) The ratios of (ii_i + 1, jj_i), VV (ii_i, jj_i + 1) and VV (ii_i + 1, jj_i + 1) are obtained, and the coordinates V (i, j) of the dots after conversion are obtained.

V (i, j) = VV (ii_i, jj_i) × (1-ii_e) × (1-jj_e)

+ VV (ii_i + 1, jj_i) × ii_e × (1-jj_e)

+ VV (ii_i, jj_i + 1) × (1-ii_e) × jj_e

+ VV (ii_i + 1, jj_i + 1) × ii_e × jj_e

As a result, an image obtained by removing the inclination is obtained.

Next, in step S106 of Fig. 42, an edge emphasis filter (Laplacian filter) processing is performed. Here, one dot selected as the object and one dot adjacent to the top and bottom thereof are selected. Then, the difference between the luminance value between the dot above and the center dot and the difference between the luminance value between the dot below and the center dot are obtained, respectively, and the two dots are subtracted from the luminance value of the center dot. Update the luminance value. For example, if the luminance value of the upper dot is 131, the luminance value of the center dot is 90, and the luminance value of the lower dot is 111, the luminance value of the center dot is 28 (= 90-41-21). do.

51 and 52 show flowcharts of the card compartment processing executed in step S108. In FIG. 51, the sum D (j) of the luminance difference between dots adjacent to an x-axis direction is calculated | required by the following formula from the luminance V (i, j) of the dot of each coordinate in step S140. i corresponds to the x axis direction, j corresponds to the y axis direction.

Next, in step S142, it is determined whether D (j) is less than a predetermined value, for example, 100, and so on, and if it is less, the line j becomes blank in step S144. Next, at step S146, it is determined whether D (j-1) <D (j) <D (j + 1) is satisfied, and only if it is satisfied, the line j is blank at step S148. . Thereafter, in step S150, the starting point y_s (n) and the end point y_e (n) in the y axis direction of each card are obtained from the blank lines, and in step S152, the difference between the end point and the start point of the card is set. If it is determined that the thickness value ATSUSA is 1.5 times or more, and there is no blank line between the cards when it is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S154 in FIG. 52 and to step S156 in FIG. 52 when it is not satisfied.

In step S154, as shown in Fig. 53, since there are no blank lines between the cards, in order to determine which of the lines y_s (n) + CARD_ATSUSA / 2 to lines y_s (n) + CARD_ATSUSA / 2 + 4 is to be divided next, G (j) is obtained from the equation, and the position where G (j) is maximum is defined as the partition.

Next, in step S156, y_e (n) -y_s (n) <ATSUSA is determined, and it is determined whether the line y_s (n) -1 is blank and the line y_s (n) -2 is blank to satisfy this. In the case, the space of the line y_s (n) -1 is released in step S158. This is the process when too many blanks are set and the thickness of one card becomes thin.

If step S156 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S160, and it is determined whether y_s (n) -y_e (n + 1) &lt; = ATSUSA, and if this is satisfied, the line y_s (n) in step S162. This process is terminated by releasing the space between) -1 to the line y_e (n + 1).

In step S110 of Fig. 42, the y coordinates (starting point and end point) of each card are obtained from the read code image based on the card section. Next, in step S112, the image of each card is cut out based on the y coordinate (starting and ending point) of each card, and the x coordinate of the card is obtained.

54 shows a flowchart of the x coordinate calculation process performed in step S112. In the same figure, in step S170, the average W (i) of the luminance values for each x coordinate is obtained for the single card cut out by the following equation.

Next, in step S172, the difference G (i) between the luminance average of a certain x coordinate and the luminance of the next x coordinate is obtained. The conversion point of the brightness of the read code is extracted.

G (i) = W (i + 1) -W (i)

Next, as shown in FIG. 55 (A) in step S174, the product of the filter Fa (i, f) and G (i) whose width is changed from the reference width to ± h (h is 15), for example. The total Q (h) is obtained from the following equation, and the width of the read code is obtained by adding the position H at which this Q (h) becomes the maximum to the reference width.

Next, as shown in Fig.55 (B) in step S176, the sum R (k) of the product of the filter Fb (i, k) and G (i) which extracts only the stage of an end bit in the state which changed position. ) Is obtained from the following equation, and the position of k at which this R (k) becomes the maximum is set to x starting point coordinate x_s (n) of the read code. Further, x end point coordinate x_e (n) of the code is obtained by reading from x_s (n) and reference width + H.

As a result, the x coordinate of the card is obtained.                 

After that, in step S114, the data bits D3 to D0 and the front and rear judgment bits J of the read code are determined. In this case, first of all, the front and back of the card is determined from the front and rear determination bit (J), and in the case of the surface, if the right region is high brightness as shown in Fig. 56A, the value 0 is determined. As shown in Fig. 2, the value 0 is determined when the left region has high brightness. If it is a back side, it determines on the contrary.

The image sensor 38 corresponds to the imaging means described in the claims, the image recognition device 40 corresponds to the code recognition means, the ultraviolet light lamps 36 and 64 correspond to the excitation light irradiation means, and the card of FIG. The holding mechanism corresponds to the first card holding mechanism, the switch 77 corresponds to the first switch means, the switch 76 corresponds to the second switch means, and the switch 80 corresponds to the third switch means; The secondary battery 79 corresponds to the charging / discharging unit, the card holding mechanism of FIG. 13 corresponds to the second card holding mechanism, step S52 corresponds to the advertisement presence information determining means, and steps S54 and S56. Corresponding to this advertisement display means, the storage medium 200 corresponds to the storage means, the strobe 254 corresponds to the flash irradiation means, and step S94 corresponds to the image comparison means.

As described above, according to the present invention, since a card specifying read code is provided at the side edge of the card bundle and the read code for each card is recognized from the image picked up, the card can be read in the card bundle state. There is no risk of damage or contamination, and the reading time is shortened.

Further, according to the present invention, the read code printed on the card surface is picked up and read from the card side.

Further, according to the present invention, by irradiating excitation light to the side edges of the card bundle to emit a fluorescent material of the read code, the brightness of the read code can be increased to make it easier to read, and the read code is not visible under visible light. You can do that.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the first filter blocks the excitation light, the reflected excitation light can be prevented from entering the image pickup means, and the luminance difference of the read code can be prevented from becoming small.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the second filter for blocking blue light is contained, when the fluorescent material is contained in the paper of the card, the blue light emitted by the fluorescent material is prevented from entering the imaging means, thereby It is possible to prevent the luminance difference from becoming small.

Further, according to the present invention, since the read code is colorless under visible light, it is difficult to distinguish between the read codes and to prevent forgery of the read codes.

Further, according to the present invention, by using a plurality of fluorescent materials that emit light of different colors, each bit constituting the read code can have various values.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the read code emits infrared light by irradiation of excitation light, it is difficult to distinguish the read code, thereby preventing counterfeiting of the read code.

According to the present invention, since the read code emits light with a wavelength longer than blue by irradiation of excitation light, the first and second filters can be used to prevent the influence of reflected excitation light and blue light.

According to the present invention, since the read code includes guide bits, the read code can be positioned for each card.

According to the present invention, by using a dichroic mirror, the optical axis of the excitation light irradiated by the excitation light irradiation means and the optical axis of the imaging means can be aligned so as to be perpendicular to the side edge of the card bundle. The card bundles are somewhat misaligned so that even if there are irregularities, the reading code can be read accurately without being affected by the shadows caused by the irregularities.

Further, according to the present invention, the side edges provided with the read codes of the plurality of cards of the card bundles are stacked and held in an obliquely shifted state, and the image is obtained by facing the inclined surface formed by the side edges provided with the read codes in front. A read code printed at a position in contact with the side edge of the upper surface can be read.

In addition, according to the present invention, by providing the first to third switch means and the charge / discharge unit, the card bunch reading apparatus can be operated even when the current consumption is larger than the power supplied from the outside.

Further, according to the present invention, since the side edge portion provided with the read code of the card bundle is pressed and held, the read code can be read accurately even if each card is warped.

Further, according to the present invention, by blocking the extraneous light, the extraneous light can be prevented from affecting the reading of the read code.

Further, according to the present invention, since the read code portion does not contact the case by the groove portion, damage or contamination of the read code portion can be prevented.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to press the stored card bundle to prevent the card from being disturbed.

Further, according to the present invention, since the window is provided at a position corresponding to the read code portion, it is attached to the card holding mechanism for each card case, so that the read code of the card bundle can be read.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the outside portion of the card bundle stored in the case body portion is accommodated in the lid portion and integrated into the case body portion, the lid portion is removed and attached to the card holding mechanism for each case body portion. The read code of the card bundle can be read.

Further, according to the present invention, the reading code can be provided on the side edge of the card by printing the reading code on the surface of the card and cutting the side edge portion along a straight line passing through the printing portion of the reading code.

Further, according to the present invention, a read code is printed by a card pattern by printing a read code with a fluorescent ink that emits infrared light or visible light, and printing the pattern of the card with a transparent ink against infrared light or visible light by superimposing the read code. It can be concealed, preventing the card from being forged.

Further, according to the present invention, since the read code is directly printed on the side edges of the card and the same read code is directly printed on the side edges of the plurality of cards, the production efficiency of the card can be improved.

In addition, according to the present invention, by printing ink by spraying directly, the read code can be penetrated deep into the card.

Further, according to the present invention, since the pattern on the surface of the card is read and the print code corresponding to the pattern is read directly by spraying ink, the read code corresponding to the pattern on the surface of the card can be printed accurately.

In addition, according to the present invention, a printing surface is formed by forming a printing surface with ink that blocks and absorbs infrared light or visible light, and prints a read code with a fluorescent ink that emits infrared light or visible light. The chapters can be clearly separated and identified.

Further, according to the present invention, the card is made of a material containing a fluorescent pigment that emits infrared light or visible light, and the reading code is directly printed with ink which blocks and absorbs infrared light or visible light on the side edge of the card. The read code can be printed with ink that blocks and absorbs infrared or visible light.

According to the present invention, by providing a plurality of different read codes at the side edges of one card, it is possible to give a plurality of functions to one card.

In addition, according to the present invention, since it is read as different read codes on the front and back surfaces of the card, it is possible to give a plurality of functions to one card with one read code.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the data pitch of the encoding of the read code varies depending on the type of the card, forgery of the read code of the specific card can be prevented.

Further, according to the present invention, the game can be given variety by giving the game a character or function corresponding to the card's read code.

In addition, according to the present invention, the parameters obtained by the character as the game progresses are stored in correspondence with the read code and the player's identification number. Therefore, even if the cards of the same read code are different players, the game is a character having a different experience or personality of growth. Enjoy.

In addition, according to the present invention, the game can be given more variety by giving a game a character or function corresponding to a combination of read codes of a plurality of cards.

In addition, according to the present invention, by connecting the game device to a server to which another game device is connected via a network, it is possible to play a game between players who are separated.

Further, according to the present invention, since the read code is recorded with the photoluminescent material, it is possible to prevent the illumination period and the imaging period from overlapping each other.

In addition, according to the present invention, when the advertisement presence information provided in the card read code is discriminated and an advertisement presence information is indicated to be advertised, an advertisement is displayed on the game screen. At the same time, the game can add new propaganda effects.

Further, according to the present invention, since the read code is printed using a roller, the outer peripheral portion of the roller is in point contact with the printing surface of the card bundle, so that even if there are some irregularities in the side edge of the card bundle, the read code can be printed well. have.

Further, according to the present invention, since the card case has a stopper for horizontally and horizontally aligning the side edges of the card, the unevenness of the side edges, which is the printing surface of the card bundle, is eliminated, and the read code can be printed well.

According to the present invention, the printing efficiency of the read code can be improved by printing a plurality of bits of read codes with a plurality of rollers.                 

In addition, according to the present invention, by irradiating the flash light and photoluminescence to the read code recorded with the photoluminescent material, power consumption of the light source can be reduced, and a filter such as an ultraviolet cut filter is unnecessary, so that the number of parts can be reduced and the cost can be reduced. have.

According to the present invention, forgery of a read code can be determined based on the photoluminescence time of the photoluminescent material by comparing a plurality of images taken multiple times with a time difference.

Further, according to the present invention, since the data bit represents two values by the luminance difference between the left and right regions, the probability of misrecognition can be reduced, and the front and back of the card can be determined by the luminance difference between the left and right regions of the front and rear determination bits.

According to the present invention, the data bits, front and rear determination bits, and end bits each have the same predetermined width, whereby the width of each bit can be corrected at the time of reading, so that accurate determination can be made.

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delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete A game device for playing a game using data read from a plurality of cards, On each of the plurality of cards, a code pattern containing data unique to the card is printed, The game device comprises a card data reading means and a game executing means, The card data reading means generates image data including code patterns of all the plurality of cards mounted in the game device, identifies the code patterns of each of the plurality of cards from the generated image data, and generates the plurality of cards. Configured to read data unique to each card and input the read data into the game execution means, And the game execution means is configured to execute a game program in accordance with a combination of the plurality of cards, based on the unique data of the plurality of cards inputted from the reading means. The method of claim 32, On each of the plurality of cards, a picture of a character is printed on the surface of the card, and the code pattern is printed on the side edge of the card, respectively. The game device further includes a card holding mechanism that bundles and holds the plurality of cards to be mounted, the card holding mechanism holding the plurality of cards such that the side edges on which the code pattern is printed are exposed, respectively, and the card data. And reading means is configured to generate the image data including code patterns of the entirety of the plurality of cards exposed to the side edges. A plurality of game devices having the configuration according to claim 32 or 33 are connected to a server via a communication network, and are configured to send and receive information on cards read and input by each game device. . A card holding mechanism for holding and holding a plurality of cards, image pickup means for picking up the side edges of the card bundle in the bundled state, image recognition means for supplying an image from the image pickup means, and means for executing a game program. and, The card identification code is formed in the side edge of each of the plurality of cards, The image recognition means includes means for cutting out a code pattern corresponding to each of the plurality of cards from the image based on the thickness information of the card, and the card specifying code corresponding to each of the plurality of cards from the code pattern. Has means for detecting The means for executing the game program is configured to execute the game program in accordance with the combination of the plurality of cards, based on data including card identification codes of the plurality of cards detected by the image recognition means. Game device, characterized in that. 36. The method of claim 35 wherein And a card bundle storing card case mounted to the card holding mechanism. 36. The method of claim 35 wherein And the character image corresponding to the card identification code detected by the image recognition means is displayed on a display monitor. 36. The method of claim 35 wherein A character image corresponding to the card specifying code detected by the image recognition means is displayed on a display monitor, And a picture corresponding to the character image is printed on the card. The method according to any one of claims 35 to 38, And a means for irradiating light to the side edges of the card bundle in the bundled state. The method according to any one of claims 35 to 38, Between the side edges of the card bundle in the bundled state and the image pickup means, the dichroic mirror disposed at an angle of 45 degrees with respect to the light from the side edges of the card bundle toward the image pickup means, and the surface of the dichroic mirror. And a light source arranged to irradiate light from a 45 degree direction. The method according to any one of claims 35 to 38, Between the side edges of the card bundle in the bundled state and the image pickup means, the dichroic mirror disposed at an angle of 45 degrees with respect to the light from the side edges of the card bundle toward the image pickup means, and the surface of the dichroic mirror. And a light source arranged to irradiate light from the direction of 45 degrees, The cord formed on the side edge of the card is printed with ink that emits infrared or visible light when irradiated with ultraviolet light, and the ultraviolet light emitted from the light source is reflected by the dichroic mirror and radiates from the side edge of the card. The infrared or visible light is transmitted so as to pass through the dichroic mirror and reach the image pickup means. The method according to any one of claims 35 to 38, Means for irradiating light to the side edges of the card bundle in the bundled state, wherein the cord formed on the side edges of the card is colorless under visible light and emits light when the excitation light is irradiated from the means for irradiating the light. A game device, which is printed with ink. The method according to any one of claims 35 to 38, Means for irradiating light to the side edges of the card bundle in the bundled state, wherein the cord formed on the side edges of the card is colorless under visible light and emits light when the excitation light is irradiated from the means for irradiating the light. A game device, which is printed with ink, wherein at least one of a first filter that blocks the excitation light and a second filter that blocks blue light is formed on the front surface of the imaging means. The method according to any one of claims 35 to 38, Means for irradiating light to the side edges of the card bundle in the bundled state, wherein a cord formed on the side edges of the card is recorded with a photoluminescent material, and the means for irradiating light flashes to the side of the card bundles; And a flash irradiating means for irradiating the light, wherein the image pickup means is configured to receive light emitted from a code recorded with the photoluminescent material irradiated with flash and generate the image. The method according to any one of claims 35 to 38, Means for irradiating light to the side edges of the card bundle in the bundled state, wherein a cord formed on the side edges of the card is recorded with a photoluminescent material, and the means for irradiating light flashes to the side of the card bundles; And a light irradiation means for irradiating the light, wherein the image pickup means emits light from the code recorded with the photoluminescent material irradiated with glare after the light is irradiated to the side surface of the card bundle, at a time difference. And a plurality of images to generate a plurality of images. 36. The method of claim 35 wherein Means for irradiating light to the side edges of the card bundle in the bundled state, wherein a cord formed on the side edges of the card is recorded with a photoluminescent material, and the means for irradiating light flashes to the side of the card bundles; And a flash irradiating means for irradiating the light, wherein the image pickup means emits light from the code recorded with the photoluminescent material irradiated with flash after irradiating the flanks of the card bundle with a time difference. Receive light and generate a plurality of images, The game device further comprises image comparing means for comparing the plurality of images obtained by the plurality of times of imaging with each other to determine a matching state between the images. A plurality of game devices having the configuration according to any one of claims 35 to 38 are connected to a server via a communication network, and are configured to send and receive information on cards read and input by each game device to play a game. system. A game system having a plurality of game devices having the configuration according to claim 46, connected to a server via a communication network, configured to exchange information of a card read by each game device, and to play a game. A card used for mounting a plurality of cards in the game device according to claim 35 and executing a game program in accordance with a combination of the plurality of cards based on a code read out from the mounted plurality of cards. A card for use in a game apparatus, wherein, on one side of each of the plurality of cards, a code is formed of a material to be imaged as a code pattern including the card-specific code when the image is captured by the imaging means. The method of claim 49, A character picture is printed on each of the plurality of cards, and a card corresponding to the character picture is included in the card specifying code. A card for mounting a plurality of cards to a game device according to claim 46 and executing a game program in accordance with a combination of these cards, based on a code read out from the plurality of cards. A card for use in a game apparatus, wherein a code is formed on one side edge of each of the plurality of cards as a material to be imaged as a code pattern including the card-specific code when the image is picked up by the imaging means. A card for mounting a plurality of cards to a game device according to claim 46 and executing a game program in accordance with a combination of the plurality of cards based on a code read and input from the plurality of cards. On one side edge of each of the plurality of cards, a code is formed of a material to be imaged as a code pattern including the card-specific code when the image is captured by the imaging means, and a character picture is printed on each of the plurality of cards. And a card corresponding to the character picture is included in the card specifying code. A card used in a game device that executes a game program based on code data read from a plurality of cards, The game device includes card data reading means and game execution means, The card data reading means generates image data including code patterns of all of the plurality of cards mounted in the game device, identifies the code patterns of each of the plurality of cards from the generated image data, and generates the plurality of cards. Configured to read data unique to each card and input the read data into the game execution means, The game execution means is configured to execute a game program in accordance with the combination of the plurality of cards, based on the unique data of the plurality of cards input from the reading means, A card for use in a game apparatus, characterized in that each card-specific reading code printed to be read by the card data reading means is recorded in the side edges of each of the plurality of cards. The method of claim 53 wherein A character picture is printed on each of the plurality of cards, and a card corresponding to the character picture is included in the card specifying code.

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